ecobroker: Love Where You Live - City Life Realty - 07/23/08 09:26 AM
City Life Realty is a great brokerage in Hampden. They really believe in Baltimore and in keeping it clean & green. I've been talking to them for a while and am very happy to have their listings online with us @ www.baltimoresun.com. They will have banner ads running soon as well, … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Putting Solar Panels Helps Women Sell Her Home Faster - 07/22/08 02:39 PM
I created a video of someone that put solar panels on their home to help it sell faster and it worked.
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ecobroker: Info on Energy Star - 07/20/08 06:48 PM
Just a quick blog. I was sitting here for a few minutes tonight before fixing dinner... The TV is on and I saw a commercial for LOWE's Home Improvement. Though I am not advocating LOWEs over any other home improvement store, I do want to tell you that they are currently … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: PITI + LUM? - 07/18/08 03:34 PM
At the recent Green Real Estate 2008 conference (http://www.ecobroker.com/conference/) for Ecobrokers (www.ecobroker.com/) a number of lenders sat on a panel. The lenders from Country Wide, Wells Fargo, My Energy Loan and others spoke about the current and future trends in lending.
One of the main themes running through out the entire … (6 comments)
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ecobroker: Ecobroker meeting Now! - 07/17/08 08:01 AM
Just wanted to jump into the Rain and tell everyone that I'm in Denver at the Ecobroker conference. I'll write about it all when it's done and when I've collected all my notes. But so far I'd say it's a success!
There are approx 300 Realtor / agents here and numerous … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Eco Friendly Development Financing ~ 100% LTC - 07/11/08 05:15 PM
Eco friendly financing is become more popular as funding sources start to take an environment stance to their project financing programs. Some Global funding sources are now ONLY entertaining projects which are environmentally friendly.
Some ideas of these types of projects are Wind Farms, Hydro Electric Power, Tidal Power, Solar Power … (1 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Drinks Tallahassee - the date has moved! - 07/11/08 11:00 AM
For newbies and old-timers alike, Tallahassee Green Drinks has moved to the last Wednesday of the month (from the 3rd Wednesday). If you have not yet been to one, it is a great place for networking with other green-minded folks!
Every month there is a different speaker from one … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Homes One Stop Shop in Michigan - 07/08/08 02:10 PM
Team Green EcoBrokers®, Tony and Connie, Offer You One-Stop Shopping for Green Homes in Northern Michigan.
When you work with Team Green, there is an entire network on your side. As Northern Michigan's only EcoBroker® Certified Realtor® Team, we have created a network of professionals dedicated to green and … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: FreeGreen announces the Simple Villa - 07/07/08 10:50 PM
On July 4th I posted on FreeGreen, the new online free home plan site for green homes. Today I received the press release announcing that their latest home design is now online and available for download.This latest design is called the Simple Villa. It is Mediterranean in design and was inspired … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Trends 2008 - 07/06/08 08:48 PM
Coming up in less than a month is the 2008 Green Trends Conference and Trade Show!
July 30th - August 2nd at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Florida
This year promises to be really exciting as we face the reality that green building may soon be the only … (12 comments)
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ecobroker: Tallahassee's most desirable neighborhoods - 07/06/08 02:31 PM
Interestingly, in Tallahassee, were you to poll homelookers in the last few years on where they would most want to live, you would probably hear a long list of high-end neighborhoods on the far, far outskirts of town.
Not any more. As gas prices continue to increase, even the more … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Eco-Friendly Moving - Share Your Tips! - 07/05/08 11:26 AM
I just read the USA Weekend flyer in my local newspaper which featured a great (but brief) article by Natalie Ermann Russell on making an eco-friendly move. With more than 13% of Americans moving each year and the average move requiring more than 55 cardboard boxes, there is obviously a huge potential … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Energy Efficiency -- a good idea - 07/02/08 08:44 AM
There was an article in today's local paper, the Virginian-Pilot regarding the city of Virginia Beach making strides in energy efficiency improvements. It is this news that gives me hope that our officials are waking up to the positive impacts they can have on our environment.
If you are interested in … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Progress Energy's Green, Solar & Gas Rebates - 07/01/08 08:59 PM
Due to numerous requests from folks for this information, I contacted Progress Energy to see if I could get a compiled overview of their rebates and green incentives. The following is their response:
Rebates and financial incentives covered are as follows:
1) Home Energy Check
2) Duct Check
3) Duct … (6 comments)
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ecobroker: Thomasville's organic market - 07/01/08 04:36 PM
Thomasville, GA is a beautiful town and a lovely place to visit with the family for short shopping trips, or fine dining.
Not only is it full of one-of-a-kind boutique shops, restaurants, and old-south charm, but Thomasville also is host to many fine markets, fairs, and events.
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ecobroker: REAL ESTATE FOR THE 21st CENTURY - 06/28/08 10:53 AM
Today's real estate market deserves agents that provide their customers and clients with all services available today, including complete utilization of technology, internet saavy, Energy Star expertise, green aspects, etc. Customers and clients should be easily able to reach their agent. With today's technology, there is no excuse for slow response … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Free Home Energy Audit - 06/24/08 09:01 PM
With all of the different options out there for going green and all of the ideas about where it is most cost-effective to invest in improvements, what and who are we supposed to buy or believe!?
While nothing is going to be as comprehensive and beneficial to you as a … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Tallahassee's Green Realtor® - 06/24/08 07:41 PM
Thinking about buying or selling a home..? Working with an EcoBroker® is about much more than just green. As a REALTOR®, with the additional designation of an EcoBroker®, I bring value-added knowledge to the sale or purchase of any home.
Use my services in the purchase or sale of … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Home Depot Launches CFL Recycling Program - 06/24/08 09:51 AM
Don't throw out those CFL's folks! Home Depot announced today that they have launched a recycling program for compact Florescent bulbs at all 1,973 stores nationwide. According to the press release this free service is the first such offering made so widely available by a retailer in the United States and … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Construction and Remodeling (Will Become Part I of a Series Eventually) - 06/23/08 10:54 AM
In this article, I introduce some basic ideas about how to approach either a remodel or a purchase of a home that might require some updating, including costs and professionals. I also take a look at solar panels and indoor air quality. Hopefully the first in a series, since my space … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Drinks - June - 06/22/08 09:11 AM
IT"S THAT TIME AGAIN!
Green drinks! This Wednesday at 5:30pm. To be held at the usual location: Waterworks bar, 1133 Thomasville Rd.
Everyone welcome! For those who have not yet been to one, it is a stimulating mix of folks from all walks of life - … (5 comments)
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ecobroker: JUNE CHALLENGE... I'm cheating! - 06/21/08 04:41 PM
From the ECO-All-Stars~ GREEN Resources, Trends & Friends GroupJUNE CHALLENGE...YOU Design A GREEN Community…1) Pretend you are in a position to design this LAND for use by all living things...Human and animal and plant and yourself . . .2) WHAT STEPS would YOU take to create an eco-village/community/conservation neighborhood here? Would … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Energy audits? - 06/21/08 10:17 AM
Recently California Association of REALTORS® successfully did some heavy lobbying against a bill that would have forced “point of sale energy audits.” To over simplify it, the bill would have made it so that all residential sales would need to be inspected for energy efficiency before closing. Many good arguments were … (4 comments)
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ecobroker: EcoBrokers - 06/20/08 09:11 PM
I just sent this to the company EcoBroker International. I know it will be controversial but I'm taking the action in the hope that it will cause good future outcome.
While I applaud your goals I have to ask a few pointed questions. I have a broker's license and in … (1 comments)
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ecobroker: Unleash the Future - Renewable Energy Explained. - 06/19/08 08:22 AM
if someone were to mention wave energy, would you know what it is? How about Geo-thermal?
Well, the Environmental Defense Fund is releasing a series of videos that do just that. Only the intro video and the solar energy video are up now, but videos on Wave, GeoThermal and BioFuel energy are coming soon! … (5 comments)
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ecobroker: 350 = The Most Important Number You Need to Know. - 06/17/08 06:37 PM
What is 350?
350 is the red line for human beings, the most important number on the planet. The most recent science tells us that unless we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million, we will cause huge and irreversible damage to the … (1 comments)
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ecobroker: Forward Thinking Town To Provide Funds To Make 65,000 Homes Energy Efficient! - 06/17/08 04:41 PM
How is this for exciting? The Town Of Babylon is basically going to offer each homeowner up to $12,000 with a low 3% interest rate. The home owner then will pay back the town. The idea is that the savings from the energy upgrades should offset the monthly payment to the town. … (4 comments)
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ecobroker: Central Pennsylvania EcoBrokers highlighted in Business Journal article - 06/17/08 02:05 PM
The Central Penn Business Journal has recognized the efforts of several Realtors who have earned the designation EcoBroker in order to bring environmnetally responsible practices to the business of helping their clients buy and sell homes.
The article by Eric Veronikis, with photography by Amy Spangler, can be viewed in its … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Rainwater Collection, Rain Gardens and Green Roofs... - 06/16/08 02:52 PM
For many of us, rain gardens, green roofs, and rainwater collection systems are awfully fun to think about, stand out as being exceptionally green, and yet we've never really seen any of them in action..!?
As popular of an idea as rainwater collection is, very few people are … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: The logic behind energy-efficient improvements... - 06/16/08 02:22 PM
Thinking about upgrading your old (or new) home..?
Wondering what the difference is in cost between your current home payments and your future costs if you invest in Energy-Star appliances, upgraded insulation, windows, etc..?
Here's the plain and simple logic:
Home costs = mortgage + utilities
(sure … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Pasco County is going Green - 06/15/08 08:54 PM
The term 'shades of green' refers to the builders or sellers claiming to have 'green' homes. They may install energy star appliances, or energy rated windows and consider this 'green'. It is a growing problem because consumers, realtors and the builders do not have formal guidelines for the label 'green' home.
Pasco County is … (1 comments)
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ecobroker: Habitat for Humanity Builds LEED® certified homes - 06/15/08 10:08 AM
Habitat for Humanity, in Tallahassee, FL, is currently in the process of obtaining LEED® certification for a home they are building. The home is sponsored by the Brinkmeyer Family and the Episcopalian and Methodist Communities.
This is the first LEED® certified (or any green certified) building to be built by … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Built and Energy Efficient Home Realtors, Team Green - 06/14/08 09:51 AM
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ecobroker: GreenWashing is today's whitewashing - 06/14/08 09:41 AM
"Greenwashing," a pejorative term derived from the term "whitewashing," was coined by environmental activists to describe efforts by corporations to portray themselves as environmentally responsible in order to mask environmental wrongdoings. The term "greenwashing" was originally confined to describing misleading instances of environmental advertising, but as corporations' efforts to portray themselves … (1 comments)
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ecobroker: FGBC/TBA Green Council meeting was a big success! - 06/12/08 04:12 PM
The Tallahassee Green Building Council (GBC) meeting that I wrote about a few days ago was a great success!
The place was packed with builders, realtors, home inspectors, and other professionals coming to learn more about the Florida Green Building Coalition Green Home Standards certification. Many had already had a … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Building: What would you have changed? - 06/11/08 11:47 AM
Glenn and I have just built a fairly green home for ourselves (with the help of our favorite builder-who isn't particularly eco-savvy). We did some things right, and some not so right. The EcoBroker course helped tremendously, and I guess it was good to experiment on my own project rather than … (6 comments)
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ecobroker: Guilt Free Disposables... Why use anything else!?! - 06/10/08 05:07 PM
For those of you who have read the lazy environmentalist - or at least heard of him - this local company provides a product that epitomizes that approach... one, which I have to admit, I vastly prefer over the old image of green involving extra work, time, thought, and cost.
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ecobroker: Downtown recycling pilot - 06/10/08 03:55 PM
In a collaborative effort, the city of Tallahassee, is now offering a new recycling program for downtown businesses - I've heard through the grapevine, but not yet confirmed that this offer can include businesses located outside of the target zone also! So definitely call if you are … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: ***NEW LISTING*** West Valley City Fourplex. - 06/10/08 11:17 AM
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ecobroker: How many lightbubs do you have to change to solve global warming? - 06/10/08 10:57 AM
I am not usually into posting political ads, but I couldn't help myself with this one....
Ah, it seems that it will take more than just changing lightbulbs. Visit www.lightbulbstoleadership.org to learn more and also watch the humorous video below. If you want to read a few more lightbulb jokes then … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Community Gardens in Tallahassee - 06/09/08 11:25 PM
I recently became aware of the Damayan Garden Project (DGP). This is a great group of individuals - primarily commited volunteers - that work in Tallahassee to create a more liveable community.
The DGP focuses on three core area: Edible Schoolyards, Family Gardens for low-income families, and Community Gardens. … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: More on Home Improvements - 06/08/08 04:38 PM
I want to keep talking about home improvements (stay with me for that part).
I am a Certified EcoBroker so obviously one of my focuses is on theenvironment and the how we impact it by the way we live. Last winter I was hit with a $700 heating bill. So, ok, … (1 comments)
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ecobroker: GREEN HOMES NEED INCENTIVES - 06/05/08 10:07 AM
It is obvious that there is a need to green our residential and commercial properties. Carbon and CO2 emissions, oil and gas prices, and global warming ALL REQUIRE ACTION! Unfortunately, some greening ideas, that if implemented would save both monies and vital natural resources, are somewhat costly to install. True, it … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Green your kitchen on a budget. - 06/01/08 10:35 PM
These days it seems that everyone is looking for ways to go green, but cost is always an issue. Over at Low Impact Living today they posted a great feature on ways to green your kitchen on a budget. They cover everything from floors to cabinets and everything in between. So hop … (4 comments)
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ecobroker: Environmental Concerns in the Real Estate Transaction . . . True Neighborhood Experts know More than Just Where the Schools are Located - 06/01/08 02:34 PM
Environmental Concerns in the Real Estate Transaction, from air pollution to the safety of the drinking water to traffic counts, today's savvy buyers demand answers. And Realtors calling themselves experts need to be prepared to provide added value by understanding the issues, and by knowing where to find additional information and … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Buffini's Lead Generation Kit - I got to play today! - 05/29/08 01:30 PM
I received my login for the ClubNet area! I was so excited because I got to play 'behind the scenes' and explore all that Buffini has to offer, and it's a lot!
Buffini has .pdf downloads, scripts, ideas, conference call downloads (I'm listening to one right now as i'm writing this) … (5 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Living in a conversation with God. - 05/29/08 01:16 PM
I rarely read chain emails and I never post about them. But, never say never. I got one today that I have to share. I have no idea where this email got started or who gets initial credit. The story is timely and a pretty accurate description of the steps you can … (7 comments)
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ecobroker: GREEN HOMES MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER - 05/29/08 10:05 AM
Now MORE than ever, buyers are looking for GREEN features. With forecasts of record energy prices for Winter 08-09, things such as solar, passive solar, window features, Energy Star, efficiencies, insulation, and GREEN products are becoming more and more in buyers consciousness!
It is time that GREEN features become prominent in … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Kermit Was Wrong - 05/29/08 07:44 AM
"It's not easy being green..."
I think Kermit may have missed it. It seems that it IS easy being green, and it's profitable too, so I hear. NAR has focused on green housing boom, and many brokerages (and agents) are pursuing the Eco-Broker designation.
More and more agents are utilizing the … (5 comments)
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ecobroker: Buffini's Lead Generation Kit - 05/28/08 05:38 PM
My name is Heidi Tourangeau and I am an Certified EcoBroker® REALTOR® for Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living.
Today I signed up for Buffini's Lead Generation Kit and am very excited to get started...wish it were on my front door now! I've been going back and forth for over a year about … (7 comments)
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ecobroker: Intro - 05/21/08 11:30 AM
Hi,
I'm Harriet Reyenga. I have just joined Active Rain and look forward to hearing from some of you. I work the Olympic Peninsula. I specialize in residential land and homes, but have done some commercial and multi family. I have been in the business since 1990.
Talk to … (11 comments)
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ecobroker: GREEN HOMES - 05/21/08 10:27 AM
Many areas of the US have MLS' that permit entry of green features to a listing. Considering how important ecological, environment, and energy saving is today, it would be nice if realtors and others involved in the housing market got local MLS' to have an emphasis on the important of greening … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Sustainable Tallahassee Grand Kickoff - 05/20/08 11:07 AM
Sustainable Tallahassee, formally Greenovation, a brainchild of the Knight Creative Community Initiative, is holding a formal kickoff this Thursday, May 22nd at the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science. Everyone is invited!
Sustainable Tallahassee is intended to serve as the vehicle for sustainable development and positive economic growth in … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Blogging your way to results. (America saved from uranium) - 05/17/08 05:55 PM
i have been posting the Card newsletter on ActiveRain since before there was a Card newsletter. I had about 0 (zero) to do with the great results card got with the State and governor but it is great to see the results fall the way we wanted and to have been a … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Community Gardens around Orange County, CA - 05/16/08 05:57 PM
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Some months ago I accidentally drove bye one of two community gardens in Costa Mesa. I'd seen community gardens on TV shows before, but didn't realize that such a resource existed outside of larger, urban cities like Chicago … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Agent Referral Network anyone? - 05/16/08 02:01 PM
Happy Friday Everyone!
I recently had a relocation client ask me for the name of an EcoBroker in New York to sell their primary residence. I immediatly went to EcoBroker.com for a list of agent sin their area that I thought fit my clients wants and needs.
In a perfect world … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Lets Go Green Together :) - 05/15/08 02:49 PM
“Going green” and being “Eco-Conscious” are hot topics these days and gaining more attention with the urgent need to stop global warming. Costa Rica will plant seven million trees in 2008 to soak up as many greenhouse gas emissions as it produces, in a bid to become the world's first … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Drinks Tallahassee #3 - 05/14/08 11:15 AM
It's that time again!!!
Green Drinks Tallahassee is having it's third meeting, Wednesday 21st of May, 5:30pm - as late as you like!
Where:
Waterworks Bar
1133 Thomasville Rd.
Tallahassee, FL
Alex Mordas, M.Sc. EcoBroker® & REALTOR® LEED for homes, Field Agent Green Home Certifying Agent, FGBC … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: LET US FIND THE GREEN THATS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME - 05/12/08 10:50 PM
Dear Home Owners,
Before you put your home on the market, we have information that every homeowner must know. For example,
4 out of 5 homebuyers want homes that are:
*energy efficient;
*healthy;
*comfortable; and
*environmentally friendly.
Our Team Green/Living WellTM Maximum Home Value ReviewTM can show you … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Lodging Florida - 05/10/08 12:19 PM
This is a topic I have been meaning to write about since the first week or so that I was writing my blog... Green Hotels!?
It almost sounds like a joke, but the Green Lodging program by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is actually far from that. According … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Solar Companies in Tallahassee - 05/08/08 09:05 PM
Whether you are looking for solar panels to supply enough energy to power your business, or simply
a solar hot water system to offset your utility bills, the options abound here in Tallahassee..!
Simpler Solar Systems3118 West Tharpe StreetTallahassee, Florida 32303http://simplersolar.com/ (850) 576-5271info@simplersolar.com
According to SS:
"SIMPLER SOLAR SYSTEMS is a consulting, engineering, manufacturing, … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Wow, I can just about feel my head swelling - 05/08/08 06:26 PM
In the mail yesterday I received my May issue of California Association of REALTORS’® monthly magazine, California REAL ESTATE. Low and behold right there on Page 10 in the Technology column by Rick Broida, Who do you think was blabbed about and quoted? That’s’ right yours truly!I answered his call (here … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Who Is The Greenest? Try Brazil or India, Even China, But Don't Look To The US. - 05/08/08 11:12 AM
In another interesting post over at the Green Biz journal they site a recent National Geographic Survey that found that India and Brazil are the greenest countries followed by the Chinese, Mexicans, Hungarians and Russians.
According to the National Geographic Press Release the survey is unlike other measures that rank countries according … (4 comments)
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ecobroker: What Drives Green Building? How The Slowing Economy Has Helped! - 05/08/08 10:59 AM
The short video below appeared in the Green Biz Journal yesterday and is presented by Kavita Gupta, Director of Business Development for commercial architecture firm Perkins + Will.
"Green is profitable, I think that's the biggest driver", Says Gupta. Green doesn't have to cost more. "It clearly doesn't have to."
Source: Jeston … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Solar? Not shure yet? Don't buy it yet, just rent it! - 05/08/08 09:49 AM
Many of us want to go solar but are either just not in the financial position or are thinking that ‘as soon as I jump in something better will pop up.’ In the mean time we are using dirtier power and watching energy get more expensive almost by the day. Well … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Santa Rosa County Clean Community Hosts 6th Annual Green-Up Arts and Crafts Show - 05/07/08 09:01 PM
Santa Rosa County Clean Community - Lots of reasons for the environmentalist in you to smile - and play! You can take care of Mom and help the environment. Crafts, from jewelry to birdhouses will be available for sale, along with some gorgeous plants and horticulture-related items in this Mother's Day tradition held … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Parents, how does indoor air quality effect your childs health? - 05/07/08 02:32 PM
With my earlier post about indoor air quality still fresh in my mind I came upon this story over at Treehugger. The focus of the story is on the amount of Formaldehyde in childrens furniture.
From the story: "Environment California found a half dozen products - out of 21 nursery furnishings … (6 comments)
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ecobroker: Solar Energy 2008 Conference - 05/07/08 10:36 AM
I just got back from attending the 5-day Solar 2008 Conference sponsored by the American Solar Energy Society. This was held in San Diego CA May 3-7.Along with my interest in realestate related to energy efficiency, I have been starting a new business after selling previous business, and I elected to attend … (9 comments)
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ecobroker: Gardening Tallahassee - 05/06/08 10:16 PM
It's still not too hot to get outside and enjoy the beautiful springtime Tallahassee weather. My deck is now finished, my BBQ is up and cooking every day, and my mind is wandering to gardening ideas more and more while I cook for my wife and kids... Here are three little … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Tallahassee Parade of Homes - 05/06/08 07:01 PM
May 10th -11th & 17th-18th
Open 1-6 p.m. daily
Completely FREE!
It's that time of year. The 2008 Parade of Homes is on us, and it looks like it is a going to be a really exciting one. Builders this year have undoubtedly gone the extra mile to provide … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Tallahassee Green Building Council - 05/06/08 03:39 PM
Associated with the Tallahassee Builder's Association (TBA), the Green Building Council meets once per month to discuss and promote green building techniques in North Florida.
This month's meeting is sponsored by Ferguson Enterprises and will be located in the Ferguson Enterprises Showroom, 1504 Capital Circle, NE
The topic of this month is a … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Flip and Grow Poor - 05/06/08 08:50 AM
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Many of you have seen the fun house flipping TV shows where someone gets in way over their head and losses their ass or the master "house flipper" who has made a cool hundred thousand dollars in 3 months.
The majority of … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Affordable ABQ Green - 05/06/08 01:41 AM
For anyone thinking about moving to the Land of Enchantment, I have good news for you. Albuquerque is a city working hard to be green (I think the mayor is trying to get into a competition with Rocky Anderson up in Salt Lake City). Check out http://cabq.gov/sustainability One of the great things … (1 comments)
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ecobroker: The Green Living Manifesto. Are you ready to be a signatory? - 05/01/08 03:23 PM
Green buildings & infrastructure are ½ The Solution. Help us enlist the vast ingenuity of green professionals to solve the other ½: making green lifestyles just as convenient as grey lifestyles. Sign the Green Living Manifesto.
I learned about the Manifesto today over Preston's blog, Jetson Green. I hopped over to the … (5 comments)
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ecobroker: Energy Efficient Windows - Eco-Broker Wanna-Be Learns it's All in How You Glaze It! - 04/30/08 09:55 PM
Energy Efficient Windows? I resumed my Eco-Broker course today and WHOA are there a lot of things to learn about windows! Silly me . . . my concern has usually been with the way the windows looked from the outside of the house.Now, I've built a house (To clarify, I've watched … (7 comments)
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ecobroker: Eco-Broker Designation . . . I'm Tip-Toeing In - 04/28/08 09:19 PM
I have just started my Eco-Broker designation . . . in part a result of my recent acknowledgement that it's time this girl get back to more mindful day to day living! I have to admit that in the hurley-burley fast flying real estate market of recent years I got a bit … (8 comments)
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ecobroker: Remember Linoleum and Clothes Pins--They're back! Eco Friendly Flooring - 04/27/08 01:45 PM
Earth Week is over but given the state of the planet I think Earth Year is the order of the day. It is my hope to continue informing home sellers, home buyers, and homeowners about ways to green their living. Mostly I will talk about greening the physical home but occasionally … (5 comments)
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ecobroker: Why I am an EcoBroker Certified Realtor - 04/25/08 11:00 AM
I moved to Traverse City in late October of 2007. I quickly found that "green" education and promoting sustainability is vital to this area. I lived in Washington DC for 20 plus years where I have seen the impact years of neglect can lead to. I have also seen the dramatic … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Thomasville Rose Show - 04/24/08 12:45 PM
Looking for a fun, family event this weekend? Something to do outdoors to enjoy our glorious spring-time temperatures..?
Although we are blessed by so many great events here in Tallahassee (e.g. last weekends chain of parks arts festival), we also have some incredibly beautiful neighboring towns that hold their own events. Thomasville, … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: What is an ECOBROKER®? - 04/23/08 09:46 PM
EcoBroker® is a real estate designation that helps green-minded consumers identify REALTORS® who have received training that addresses "green" home certification programs like Energy Star® Qualified Homes, energy-efficiency, and sustainable design.
EcoBroker's® core curriculum offers innovative energy, environmental, and green strategies and tools for real estate professionals. EcoBroker® currently offers three courses … (1 comments)
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ecobroker: Solar Tour Open House - 04/22/08 09:49 PM
If you have not yet heard about this house from me... you have got to come on down and see this. Potentially one of the most energy-efficient homes in the country, Al Simpler's Discover House is a model home for green living in the Big Bend area.
Part of the National Solar … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Happy Earth Day! Now celebrate it right. - 04/22/08 05:50 PM
Today is Earth day, just in case you missed all the major networks blasting that news around the world. How are you celebrating? For me, everyday has to be Earth day or, really, there is no point.
I first got involved in Earth day celebrations in the spring of 1988, I was … (6 comments)
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ecobroker: Tracking Growth in Tallahassee - 04/22/08 02:05 PM
Ever wondered where you can get information on future developments and growth in your city..? Well, now Tallahasseeans have no problems finding the information that we want. Simply go to http://www.urbantallahassee.com/ to see a list of all proposed and pending new development projects in Tallahassee.
The website is the brainchild of … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Every Day is Earth Day at the Green Living Center ..! - 04/22/08 01:06 PM
The Green Living Center (GLC), located at 1020 N. Monroe Street on the same block as Decent Pizza, aims to be Tallahassee's answer to all things green.
The GLC hosts a wide array of products and services from green businesses in and around the Tallahassee area. In fact, if you have … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Amador City, CA. Area Photos - 04/21/08 02:37 PM
Amador City, The smallest incorporated city in California, has all of the charm and old gold rush feel that sets Amaodor County apart from all of the other areas of this great state. Not to mention André's Bakery. If you've been you know...
Amador City sits on highway 49 just North … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: CNBC interview with EcoBroker - 04/21/08 08:37 AM
Not sure if all had seen this short interview on CNBC with Founder CEO of Ecobroker John Beldock and first Eco broker of Denver CO Brad Sandler. This video is also posted on the Ecobroker website at www.ecobroker.com
www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=709705113
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ecobroker: Going Green Can Help YOU - 04/20/08 01:04 PM
EcoBrokers® EcoBrokers are equipped with additional energy and environmental information and tools. I provide added value to all of your real estate transactions. Being a qualified EcoBroker allows me to address the newest topics in real estate, such as green home certification programs like Energy Star Qualified Homes, energy-efficiency, and sustainable … (10 comments)
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ecobroker: Earth Day Compost Bin Sale..! - 04/16/08 04:48 AM
Ever wanted to reduce your impact? Ever thought of becoming a composting guru? Well, now you can - and it is simple, cheap and easy to learn and incorporate into your daily routine.
In support of Earth Day, Tallahassee's Solid Waste Services and Leon County will hold their second annual … (4 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Drinks Tallahassee - 04/16/08 04:25 AM
Feeling Green? ...interested in networking? ...Like good conversation, good beer or drinks and great snacks?
Great! Come on by Waterworks bar Wednesday, April 30th for our monthly Green Drinks meeting. Everyone and (almost) Anyone welcome! A fantastic opportunity for meeting other professionals in our community and building business and/or friendly relationships.
This … (0 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Products Fair & Trade Show - Reminder - 04/16/08 02:43 AM
I wanted to remind all of you Tallahasseans (and wish you were living in Tallahasseeans) that our local chapter of the US Green Building Council will be hosting the Capital Region Green Products Fair & Trade Show this Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
Expect a fun-filled and highly informative evening with professionals … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: What would you like to Green today? Find out how at Greenyour.com - 04/14/08 06:00 PM
This site is pretty cool and I stumbled upon it today over at Treehugger. It is www.greenyour.com. You can find out how to green anything here by just typing what it is into this beta search engines site. So you if you want to find out how to green your door, … (8 comments)
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ecobroker: Green Home Certification Tallahassee - 04/14/08 04:17 PM
Looking to get a home certified in the Tallahassee area...
For about 4 months now, I have been actively working as a Green Home Certifying Agent with the Florida Green Building Coalition, and have worked on over 100,000 sq. ft. of green buildings in the Tallahassee area. Now, I am … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: Do you know me? - 04/14/08 01:56 PM
Jason Buck moved to Palos Verdes at the age of 3 and lives in the same home he grew up in. He attended all PV schools including PV High before it closed. In ’91 Jason went to Loyola Marymount and excelled to the Dean’s list before leaving the … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: The Diva in the House Radio show is Going Green and We Are Tickled Pink! - 04/14/08 10:57 AM
Hi Everyone;
Just wanted to invite you to tune in this Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern time at www.radiosandysprings.com for Diva in the House-The Voice of Real Estate Staging. We are going Green this week! I am excited to be welcoming Frank Fontana of HGTV'S Design on a Dime. Frank is … (4 comments)
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ecobroker: Really? You (the public) don't care? I find that hard to believe! - 04/11/08 02:35 PM
I came across this comment today in a post over at Tree Hugger.
"There are (expensive) systems available, but they are rarely used in North America, because residential builders don't pay operating costs, and have no incentive to put in expensive things like thermal breaks that purchasers can't see and don't … (4 comments)
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ecobroker: Green is a Fad - 04/10/08 08:54 PM
That's right, Green is a fad. Hear me now all you Eco-Brokers, LEED AP's, CGP's and the like. Green is a fad. In fact, some industry experts predict that the marketable, life expectancy of all of your fancy titles and certifications is a mere 5 years. And it's a good thing … (13 comments)
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ecobroker: The Green Real Estate Market - 04/09/08 03:54 PM
In an era of rising energy costs and heightened awareness of conservation, buyers and sellers are focusing on "greener" options, and are looking to find real benefit from professional guidance during real estate transactions. As a real estate professional, I know how to apply innovative techniques to identify properties with green … (2 comments)
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ecobroker: RainPod an easy way to gather all your rain in one place. - 04/09/08 08:36 AM
Now this is an easy and beautiful way to gather all your rain in one place. It definitely beats those big green barrels that place under your downspouts. (I am not talking about rss feeds here.)
According to the RainPod Site ""People usually water their plants and garden with tap-water although rainwater … (10 comments)
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ecobroker: LEED AP Certification--any Realtors have this? How about eco-brokers? - 04/06/08 10:46 PM
Hello, fellow 'Rainers'--
I am really interested in green real estate, so to speak. I'm thinking I'd like to really work this into my business. I've always been interested in the environment, and even started an environmental group at my high school back in the days before it was on the evening news. … (3 comments)
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ecobroker: Hey Mister Green!! - 04/04/08 11:55 AM
So today I was reading through Treehugger.com and came across this post about Hey Mister Green.
The following comes from Treehugger: "For several years now, our own Mr. Green(aka Bob Schildgen) has been answering real-world questions like these in his Sierra magazine advice column. And I can tell you from my … (3 comments)
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